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Cream cheese vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and jalapeño?

  • Cream cheese is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño has a higher glycemic index (32) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cream and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +781.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +648.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +781%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9208.1%
Contains more OtherOther +139.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30613.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1224.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Jalapeño
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Jalapeño DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg 132%
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.092g 91%
Fats 34.44g 0.37g 52%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.419mg 28%
Vitamin A 308µg 54µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.029g 22%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 3.58mg 18%
Calories 350kcal 29kcal 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.4µg 15%
Sodium 314mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 18.5µg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 26mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.07mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Protein 6.15g 0.91g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.112g 9%
Calcium 97mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.28mg 7%
Folate 9µg 27µg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 7.5mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.315mg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.097mg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.63g 3%
Potassium 132mg 248mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.14mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.046mg 3%
Iron 0.11mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 6.5g 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 4.12g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.062g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Jalapeño
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
55%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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